Find out how popular the first name Jeremie has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jeremie by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Jeremie is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 98% of people named Jeremie being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 18 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Jeremie.

The history of the first name Jeremie

The name Jeremie is derived from the Hebrew name Yirmeyahu, meaning "appointed by God". It originates from the biblical prophet Jeremiah, who lived in the 7th century BC and authored the Book of Jeremiah and the Book of Lamentations in the Old Testament.

The name Jeremiah first appeared in the Hebrew Bible, where he was a prominent prophet in the Kingdom of Judah during the Babylonian conquest. The name gained popularity among Jews and later spread to other cultures through the influence of Christianity and the Bible.

In the Middle Ages, the name Jeremie became more widespread in Europe, particularly in France and other French-speaking regions. It was often spelled as "Jérémie" or "Jerémie" in French.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jeremie is found in the 12th-century French epic poem "The Song of Roland". The poem mentions a character named "Jeremie", who was a Christian knight fighting in the Battle of Roncesvalles.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Jeremie. One of the most famous was Jeremie Bentham (1748-1832), an English philosopher, jurist, and social reformer. He was a prominent figure in the utilitarianism movement and is known for his advocacy of individual freedoms and democratic reforms.

Another prominent figure was Jeremie de Anjou (1137-1201), a French nobleman and military leader during the Third Crusade. He fought alongside Richard the Lionheart and played a significant role in the capture of Cyprus and the siege of Acre.

In the 17th century, Jeremie Lamotte (1624-1675) was a French explorer and colonist who established the first French settlement on the island of Hispaniola, which is now Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

Jeremie Dekker (1609-1666) was a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his portraits and genre scenes depicting everyday life in the Netherlands.

Jeremie Iginla (born 1977) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League for over 20 seasons and is considered one of the greatest players in the league's history.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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